Scottsdale, Arizona · Est. 2018

Design that drives value.

Thoughtful design, backed by technical expertise and detailed execution.

Multifamily, hospitality and commercial interiors crafted to elevate experiences, strengthen brands, and maximize performance long after the ribbon is cut.

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Approach

Designed to be experienced

Great design isn't measured by first impressions alone. It's measured by how a space performs long after opening day: how it welcomes, functions, adapts, and endures.

Catalyst Interiors partners with developers, owners, and operators to create environments that inspire people while supporting the goals behind every project.

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8Years in Business

40⁺Projects Completed

5⁺Markets Served

5,323Ideas Fueled by Coffee

Portfolio

Where the vision becomes the value

Every project represents an investment. Our role is to translate that vision into environments that elevate experience, maximize potential, and create lasting returns.

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Design is in the details

Exceptional interiors aren't defined by a single statement piece. They're the result of hundreds of thoughtful decisions. Explore one of our projects and discover how material selections, lighting, detailing, and craftsmanship come together to shape the experience of a space.

Broadstone Westgate resident lounge, interactive design detail explorer

01 / 05 Book-matched stone feature wall Material

Concept to Completion

The Evolution of Our Design

Drag to move a project through the four stages every space goes through: the furniture plan, the FF&E board, the rendering, and the room as built.

The finished lobby and lounge, photographed: channel-tufted leather chairs around a marble coffee table, the glass-walled meeting room beyond

The hand rendering of the same view, drawn before construction

The Marana FF&E presentation board: the channel-tufted leather lounge chair, counter and dining stools, the marble and brass tables, the stone and rug selections, each tagged IF-105 to IF-117 and located on a plan of the clubroom, work lounge and work space

Catalyst sheet ID-2.10: the clubhouse furniture plan for Marana, laid out room by room with every piece of furniture and its power and data locations

FF&E Plan FF&E Board Rendering Built

Grove on Main communal table and amenity corridor, Mesa

What We Do

Commercial spaces,
thoughtfully delivered

From early vision through construction, procurement and delivery, we partner with owners, developers, and operators to create environments that are as functional as they are memorable.

Multifamily
Hospitality
Workplace
Mixed-Use
Model Units
Value-Add
New Construction
FF&E Procurement
Construction Administration
Installation

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Our Process

From concept to completion

Every project is different, but our commitment remains the same: thoughtful design, clear communication, and seamless execution from the first conversation through final installation.

Discovery

Every successful project begins with understanding your vision, goals, operational needs, schedule, and budget. We ask the right questions before we begin answering them through design.

Design

We translate ideas into spaces that are both beautiful and functional through concept development, space planning, finish selections, material palettes, lighting, and furnishings.

Documentation

Detailed drawing packages, specifications, and schedules provide contractors and consultants with the information they need to build with confidence.

Visualization

Renderings help bring the design to life before construction begins, allowing stakeholders to experience the vision, make informed decisions, and market the project with confidence.

Coordination

We collaborate closely with architects, engineers, consultants, ownership teams, and contractors to keep every discipline aligned throughout the project.

FF&E Procurement

From furniture and accessories to custom pieces, we manage specification and procurement through trusted vendor relationships, balancing quality, budget, and schedule.

Installation & Styling

We coordinate delivery, installation, and final styling to ensure every project is completed as intended and ready for opening day.

Ongoing Partnership

Our involvement doesn't end when the doors open. We remain a resource for future phases, renovations, additional properties, and evolving operational needs.

Studio

Built on relationships, driven by design

A boutique studio with national reach.

Catalyst Interiors was founded in 2018 with a simple belief: exceptional design should be as thoughtful in execution as it is in appearance.

Today, our Scottsdale-based studio partners with developers, owners, operators, and brands across the country to create commercial environments that balance creativity, functionality, and long-term value. Every project is led with a collaborative mindset, technical expertise, and a commitment to delivering spaces that perform long after opening day.

Kat McCravey founded Catalyst Interiors to create a more responsive, collaborative design experience. As Principal Designer, she remains actively involved in every project, ensuring each engagement reflects the studio's commitment to thoughtful design, technical excellence, and lasting client relationships.

Based: Scottsdale, AZ
Founded: 2018
Reach: Southwest, West Coast, East Coast & beyond
Team: 5 in-house, & growing